South Texans' Property Rights Association

08/27/2026

Hunting outlook good, hunters encouraged to report signs of New World screwworm
https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/08/25/hunting-outlook-good-hunters-encouraged-to-report-signs-of-new-world-screwworm/

Population and precipitation data indicate hunters can anticipate an average-to-good fall hunting season across key game species.

08/25/2026

Why Mexican avocado exports to the US have been stopped again

https://apnews.com/article/mexico-us-avocados-suspended-michoacan-cartels-sheinbaum-trump-689d89d4934a405882785205cc0f8c22

Mexico has sent 1,500 more troops to Michoacan after the U.S. suspended avocado inspections due to a threat.

08/21/2026

STPRA Advocacy Director Charles Maley attended legislative hearings in Austin this week on issues related to 765kV transmission lines and data centers. He also testified in front of the House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency emphasizing that the physical impact of data centers is not the only concern. Personal data funneled into these centers must be protected too. STPRA stands shoulder to shoulder with our Texas neighbors in the fight to ensure property rights are protected during this time of proposed data centers and transmission lines.

To find out more about STPRA, please visit our website at https://stpra.org.

08/19/2026

SENS. CRUZ, LEE, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE BILL TO CLOSE IMMIGRATION LOOPHOLES EXPLOITED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKERS

https://www.cruz.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/sens-cruz-lee-colleagues-introduce-bill-to-close-immigration-loopholes-exploited-by-human-traffickers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Katie Britt...

08/18/2026

Confirmed Detections of New World Screwworm

https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm

Find out more about STPRA at https://stpra.org/

Texas A&M AgriLife provides research-backed information to help Texans identify, prevent and respond to New World screwworm.

08/17/2026

Fulbright Scholar’s work in South America helps fight Chagas disease in U.S.

https://agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/2026/08/13/fulbright-scholars-work-in-south-america-helps-fight-chagas-disease-in-u-s/

Texas A&M entomologist Gabriel Hamer's Fulbright trip to Argentina advanced global research on Chagas disease and kissing bugs control.

08/15/2026

Anthrax Confirmed in an Edwards County Goat

https://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/2026/2026-08-13_Anthrax_EdwardsCo.pdf

08/15/2026

Pasture mealybug has spread to 79 counties in Texas, putting grazing and forage grasses at risk. Losses could run $100 million to more than $1 billion a year, AgriLife Extension economists say.

Our updated fact sheet covers Centric 40WG, the first EPA-approved treatment, plus ID and monitoring tips. Get it here 🔗 tx.ag/PastureMealybugUpdate

08/14/2026

Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS